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CATALOGUE. 



1. One pair Fur Mexican Riding Breeches (for sale) Mrs. McEikrs. 

2. Royal Turkish Veil (for sale) Mrs. G. Cornell. 

3. One pair Palmetto-leaf Wall Basket (for sale) Mrs. Curndl. 

4. Silver Chilian Coin, struck in last revolution in Chili (for sale), 

Mrs. Ei'ans. 

5. Indian Basket, from Mackinav? (for sale) Mrs. McEvers. 

G. American Songs, printed at the Convent near Venice, where Byron 

lived many years (for sale) Mrs. McEvers. 

7. Pair Bracelets, made pf Bermuda marble (for sale) " 

8. One Water-Color— Cliffs of Dover (for sale) -. . . ■ " 

9. One Water-Color — Moonlight Scene (for sale) : " 

10. One original Pencil Drawing— Baden Baden, by Burgess, celebrated 

English artist (for sale) Mrs. McEvers. 

11. Twelve Fern Work d'Oylies (for sale) ■ " 

12. Eleven Landscape d'Oylies (for sale) " 

13. Bottle, raade from Rock Gibraltar (for sale) . . . Win. C. Schermerhorn. 

14. Sleeve Buttons, " " " .... '" 

15. Pair Mexican Spurs, inlaid with eilvor, with curb leather guards (for 

^^'g) Wm. C. Schermerhorn. 

IG. Chinese Group, in Black and White Stone (for sale) Mrs. Lotorle. 

17. Painted Chinese Cases (for sale) Mrs. McEvers. 

18. Chinese Embroidered Fan and Case (for sale) Mrs. Lomrie. 

' 19. Portrait Martin Van Buren, from original by Weir (for sale). 

20. Damask Napkin, made in J^resden for Great Exhibition in London, 

finest ever manufactured (for sale) ' Mrs. McEvers. 

21. Small Filagree Box, silver, from Malta (for sale) ^.Mrs. McEvers. 

22. "Nature of Things" transl^ted from Lucretius, with Life of Epicurus. 

2 vols, (for sale) Mrs. McEvers. 

23. Joan of Arc, Southey, 8vo. (for sale) .^ " ' 

24. Old Painting, by an Old Master (for sale) " 



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25. Small Painting — Snow Scene, in Carved Wood Frame (for sale), 

Mrs. McEvers. 

26. Two Small Pastil Groups, after the antique (for sale).. . " 

27. Two Chinese Pictures in Silk (for sale) '* 

28. Original Picture of Napoleon, given by him to one of his aids (loaned), 

Mrs. Schmidt. 

29. Miniature Mary Queen of Scots, from life, given by herself to one of 

the Seton family (loaned) .-. . . Mr. Wm. Seton. 

30. SnufF, given by Mary Queen of Scots to the same (loaned) " 

31. SnufF, given by George III. to Seton (loaned) " 

32. Dagger of Robt. Bruce (loaned) " 

33. African Idol Boshee, the Goddess of Thunder, carried by the natives 

in procession, in times of trouble (loaned) Mrs. Nevins. 

54. Piece Cedar of Lebanon (loaned) " 

35. Pair Turkish Slippers (loaned) " 

36. Gold Snuff Box, belonginig to Oscar King of Sweeden (loaned) " 

37. Dress of a South American, Gesacho (loaned) Mrs. G. Cornell. 

38. Two Landscapes in Hair, from Holland, very old (loaned) Mrs. Graves. 

39. Antique Wood Carving in miniature, from Venice (loaned) 

Miss. Emmet. 

40. Old Fashioned Muslin Dress, with long train, 80 years old (loaned) 

Mrs. Wm. Schermerhorn. 

41. Silver Work Case, inlaid with blood stone — very old (loaned) 

Mrs. Geo. Ogden. 

42. Two Old Fashioned Rings (loaned) " 

43. One Small Cornelian Vinaigrette (loaned) " 

44. Small Ivory Box, with Compass on top — very old (loaned) » 

45. Illuminated Missal, 300 years before printing (loaned) . .Dr. Emmet. 

46. War Club, belonged to Tecumseh (loaned) " 

47. Sword made from Scythe, taken from one of Albert Sydney Johnston's 

aids at Fort Donelson (loaned) Dr. Emmet. 

48. Apron, formerly belonged to Indian Chief Red Jacket (loaned) 

Mrs. Moffat. 

49. Mexican Bridle (loaned) " 

50. Piece Statue Memnon (loaned) " 

61. Several pieces Marble, from Pompeii, palace of the Cajsar (loaned) 

Mrs. Moffat. 

62. An Old Map of Staten Island (loaned) Mrs. Canard 

63. Court Suit, 2 Coats, dark and light, 3 Vests, and 1 pair Small Clothes 

of green silk, 1 Sword Belt, 1 Gold-headed Cane, 2 Epaulettes, 2 



Photographs of House in Passy, occupied by Franklin and Jay 
(loaned) ; John Jay. 

54. Three old Dutch Vases of Delf, very old and curious (sale) 

Mrs. TutJdll, Staten Island. 

55. Six Finger Bowls, engraved with crest and initials Louis Philippe 

(sale) . . .^ Mr. S. Williams. 

Articles Donated to M. F. 

56. One Root Pipe Geo. Oihhs. 

51. One Card Stand, old Chinese Marleij. 

58. Turkish Slippers Mrs. Stout. 

59. Cross from Bethlehem Chas. Tuckermau. 

60. Cast from York Catliedral " 

61. Spanish Bonbons Miss. Murray. 

62. Continental Money Peter Stromj. 

63. Medal on opening Erie Canal Mrs. Schermerhorn. 

63* Rebel Commission (battle Chattanooga) JiJd. Robinson. 

64. Chinese Money, 300 years old Chas. Txickermun. 

65. Card Case Miss Williams. 

66. Athenian Necklace. 

67. Two Leaves. Rhododendron Look-out Mt. 

68. Egyptian Wheat Mrs. Loher. 

69. Silk from Cocoon raised at Long Island Mrs. Oihhs. 

70. High-heeled Slipper worn in 1799 " 

71. Smoking Cap, Manilla Grass Mrs. Bridgham. 

72. Rebel Pouch picked up at battle Falling Waters. 

73. Horn from Elephant Tusk Mrs. Bridgham. 

74. Biick from house in St. Domingo, built by Diego, son of Columbus 

Mrs. Van Rensalaer. 

75. Brick from tower in St. Domingo " 

76. Painted Stone Cranch. 

77. Painted Stone", large size " 

78. Painted Stone Face Thompson. 

79. Painted Stone " 

80. Painted Stone Mrs. H. Wolcoft. 

81 From a Bed Quilt, Mary Queen of Scotts C. IC T. 

82. Curiosities Anciwit Egypt Miss Murray. 

83. Piece Hamilton Sycamore W. C. Williams. 

84. Spider, 

85. Algerine Purse. 

86. Peasant Jewelry, pair. 

87. Whips made of Sea-weed Mrs. Yan Rensalaer. 



88. Ghinese Parasol Mrs, Osborne. 

89. Dagger " 

90. Fejee Club Mrs. Macauley, 

91. Two Fejee Bowls ^ " 

92. Two Fejee Bracelets " 

93. Eyeless Fish .^ " 

94. Agate Stone, from Saml. W. Dewey, Va., trophy. 

95. Plate and stand (Chinese) '. D. Marly. 

96. Two Cups, Covers and Saucers " 

9*7. Thi-ee Cups fine China « 

98. One Teapot. '" 

99. Old German Pewter Porringer ", 

100. Chinese Figure i//s, W. T. Miller. 

101. Chinese Animal on Stand " " 

102. French Coins, picked up at Solferino Miss Williams. 

102.* Autograph, W. E. Channing ' Mrs C. 

102f. Indiana State Money of 1815 W. De Young. 

102];. Autographs from G. W. Curtis. 

103. Chinese Books C. Tuckerman. 

104. Death-bed — Henry Clay. 3Ir. Weir. 

105. One New England Primer Miss Stevens. 

106. Two Stuffed Frogs Dailey. 

107. Regulations for U. S. Troops, Hartford Edition, 1 vol., name of Mons. 

Solomons, through the office Miss Nash. 

'108. Silver Half Dollar, from Mrs. Wm. P. Stewart by Mrs. J. 0- 

109. Curious Stone Dish ; . . . . Mr. C. Tuchcrmun. 

110. Hat Philippine Island " 

111. Cane from Waterloo " •' 

112. Slippers from Bengal " " 

113. Natural Root, from China " " 

114. History Lewis XI K. P. K. 

114.*Chinese Opium Eaters' Box and Pipe C Tucherman. 

11 . Old Coins 

116. Rubbings from Shakspeare's Tomb Clarence Cook. 

117. Bottle of Green Tea Mr. Tuckerman. 

118. Twenty Costumes of Old Times — to Mrs. Gibbs, to do what slie 

pleases with them Mrs. SterliiKj. 

119. And one pair of Pink Slippers (loaned) • • •,• " 

120. Pine Tree Shilling "• 

121. Revolutionary Medal, 1792 ^ " 

122. Four Engravings from Bark Plates, of Mr. Chase, from 

Frank S. Bamhall^ Esq. 



123. Chinese Flower Vase, Antique Bronze, with Stand.Jtfr*. E. P. Dana. 

124. Antique Bronze Statuette (loaned) ^ Otbbs. 

125. Antique Ring, with Charter Oak inserted ". .Mrs. Tousey. 

126. Two Baskets, made by invalid Soldiers at Gettysburg. 

127. One Card Souvenir, made from Gettysburg. 

128. Pieces of the Merrimack Com. Livingston. 

129. Two pieces Wood ' ....Mrs. Olive. 

130-31. Two Boxes painted by Miss Ellen Robbins Mrs. Bobbins. 

132. One Box, made in Jerusalem, from the Wood of the Olive Tree. 

Mrs. A. F. Sterling. 

133. Vase, made in Jerusalem, from the Cedar of Lebanon " 

134. Picture, cut with Scissors 

135. Indian Drinking Cup, from Venezuela 

136. Miniature of 1778 (loaned). 

137. Model of an Antique Lamp, from Pompeian Temple. " " 

138. Bhudhistic Triad Mrs. R. P. Dana. 

139. Two Soap-stone Bracelets Miss McGowan. 

139.*Three Chinese Temples (to.exhibit) Mrs. Gibbs. 

140. Chinese Carved Stand, 500 years old Mrs. E. P. Dana. 

141. Bronze Censor, 1000 years old " 

142. Pearl Shell. • • -Mrs. McGoiuan. 

143. Horse Pistol, from Waterloo : . C. Tackerman. 

144. Flower Vase, Antique Bronze, used in the Temple Ubfore the Shrine, 

500 years old Mrs. B. P. Dana. 

145. Six Pounder, from Harlem Heights Hoffman. 

146. Photograph Mrs. McLellan. 

147. Photograph 

147*.Bill of Territory of Indiana, in 1815 W. De Young. 

148. Moorish Handkerchief, Algiers (loaned) Miss Kendall. 

149. Slippers from Mount Sinai, sent to Mrs. Bridgham.J/r5. D. Eobinson. 

1 50. Will of Louis XVI., in Arabic, presented by De Lacy to 

Mrs. Dr. Eobinson. 

151. Stalactite from Nickajack Cave, Tenn., presented by 

Ca2it. JSd. Eobnison. 

152. Cone from Cedar of Lebanon Mrs. Dr. Eobinson. 

153. Mummy from a Tomb in Egypt Mrs. Dr. Eobinson 

154. Antique Dress (loaned) Mrs. A. Woodruff Broivn. 

155. Original MSS. of No. 2 "Federahst," in the hand writing of its 

Author, John Jay, with a copy of the " New York Packet" of No- 
vember 2d, 1787, in which it was first printed. 

156. Certificate of Membership of the Order of Cincinnati, with Autographs 

of Gen. V/ashington and G. Knox Captain Speight, M. P. 



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15*7. Antique Quilted Jacket from Holland, 120 years old 

Mrs. M. T. Cohen. 

158. Antique Gobelin Screen " " 

159. Antique Damask Jacket, Worn by Peasantry of Holland, 16th Cen- 

tury. " " 

1 GO. Brocade Dress, rich Miss Alsop. 

161. Old Candlestick, from Ford House, Devonshire, England 

Dr. Minium Post. 

162. Cenci per Mrs. Wilson Eyre^ Florence, Italy. 

163. Sampler, Worked in 1755 (loaned) by Mrs Ckalon. 

164. Rebel Testaments, published in Georgia, left at the time of Bragg's 

Retreat, at Stono River. 

165. Calendar of Year 1805, on metal, very rare. 

166. Fairy Pitchers Mrs. Crunch. 

16Y. Painted Paper Weight s Beard. 

168. Thimble Cases, made from Rebel Guns taken at Gettysburg 

Captain Benton, U. S. Army. 

169. Indian Needle Books Mr. Boiven, 

1 70. Indian Card Cases " 

171. Two pair of Indian Snow Shoes " 

172. Spur taken from the Horse of Stonewall Jackson, at the battle of 

Falling Waters, by General Starweather. Presented by 

Mrs. 0. Hosmer, Chicago. 

173. Chinese Inkstand Marley. 

174. Curious antique Slippers (loaned) Mrs. Sterling. 

175. Box Union Badges Loyal National League. 

176. Continental Money by Franklin. 

177. Agate Paper Weight Mrs. Alden. 

178. Eighteen Coins — four Silver, nine copper Mr. Schermerhorn. 

179. Chinese Royal Robe Mr. Aurich. 

180. Medal — John Howard. 

181. Medal— Louis XYI. 

182. Constellation Penny. 

183. Pair Indian Slippers. 

184. Paiv Circassian Slippers Mrs. Ed. King. 

185. The Dead Napoleon, in Bronze, from Autommarchi's Cast. For 

exhibition Br. MintMm Post' 

186. Bronze Bust of Napoleon I., formerly in possession of Joseph Bona- 

parte Dr. Minturn Post. 

187. Small pieces Coral, and six large pieces Sponge. 

188. Sticks cut at the Hermitage .' Andreio Jackson, Jr. 



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189. Vase, presented to Genl. Jackson, 1824 And. Jackson, Jr. 

190. Sassafras from the Ilerniitage " 

191. Flint or Homony Seed Corn " 

192. One Jackson Responsibility. 

193. Two pieces Elk, sent out to the King of Ital)', property of I. States 

(loaned). 

194. Haversack, belonged to Charles XIT. (loaned) \Mrs. Alden. 

195. Spanish Veil ^. .' Mrs. Tmjlor. 

196. Dagger, ancient Anrich. 

19Y. Schako, ornament of Austrian soldier. 

198. Model of Self-Unloading Wagon. 

199. Conquest Canaan — old book. 

200. Paris Spectator. 3 vols. 

201. Old Copy of Comic Dramas. 

202. Manuscript of Thalberg. 

203. Mantiscript of De Beriot. 

204. Death Bed of Henry Clay, by Weir, piesented by Weir. 

205. Common-place Book to the Holy Bible Rev. S. H. Hall. 

206. The Guardian, a French work in 1Y39. 

207. The Attorney's Guide, 1635. 

208. Lord's Prayer in Fifty-three Languages. 

209. Medley, composed of Eighty-three Eng Mrs. Latimer. 

^10. John Brown, by Victor Hugo T. D'Eremieulx. 

211. Patchwork, made of Calico bought during Revolutionary War at 

$1 25 per yard, in Virginia (loaned) ' Mrs. J. C. Smith. 

212 Collection Birds and Animals, for exhibition D wight Toivnsend. 

'213. Collection Birds and Animals J. Bode, 16 iV. William St. 

214. Splendid Velvet and Gold Court Dress, complete, with Cocked Hat 

and Wig. Quite new Mrs. Henry A. Coit. 

215. Two large Chinese Bronze Jars. Mrs. W. W. Parkin. 

216. Two small Japanese ditto " 

217. Chinese Pagoda " 

218. Japanese Straw Jewel Case " 

219. Model Chinese Mandarin's Tomb, marble, very 

curious ; " 

220. Mandarin's Seal (lo'aned) " 

221. Chinese Wood Carving (loaned) " 

222. Chinese Sword (loaned) " 

223. Japanese Lacquered Cabinet (loaned) " 

224. Pair Japanese Shoes (loaned) " 

225. Japanese Porcelain (loaned) *' 

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226. Pair Women's Shoes, Chinese (loaned) W. W. Parkin. 

227. The Goddess of Mercy (loaned) " 

228. Set of Chop Sticks (loaned) *' 

229. Six Japanese Buttons on Card (loaned) ' " 

230. Hangings, presented to the American Minister, Hon. Townsend Harris, 

by the Tycoon of Japan (loaned) Mrs. Wm. T. Blodgett. 

RECOLLECTIONS OF TRAVEL IN MANY LANDS. 

Loaned hy Wm. Gibson^ \Zth Street and Broadway. 

AMERICAN. 

232. The Shocking Bad Hat, worn by Abraham Lincoln, on the occasion 

of his Triumphal Visit to the city of New York, on the — day of 
— , 18C2. 

233. Young Vine Sucker on a Frolic, from the Hudson. 

234. Iron Bullet, found in the Banks of the Hudson at Fort Washington. 

235. Bullet of Californian Gold Quartz, natural from the rotation in water. 

236. An Antique Vase, taken from the Grave of an Indian Chief at Pay- 

ta, Peru. When found was filled Avith " chicha," an intoxicating 
drink, supposed to satisfy the thirst of the soul in its passage to the 
hunting land of the Great Father- 

237. Petrified Eye, taken from a grave at Payta, Pern. 

238. Suit of Clothes, made of bark, and such as worn by the Indians at 

Neah Bay, W. T. 

239. Hat made by Indians at Neah Bay, W. T. 

240. Calumet or Pipe of Peace, obtained from Indians at Hudson's Bay. 

241. Tobacco Twist, raised in Washington Territory. 

242. Cloth made from Bark, and used for floor by the Sandwich Islanders. 

SCOTLAND. 

243. Six specimens of the Drinking Cups of Scotland. No. 1 is a Quaugh, 

made from the Bell of the Trone Church of Edinburgh, destroyed 
in the great fire of 1823, 

244. No. 2 is a Quaugh, made from the Bell of the Church of Old St.Mun,- 

go, in Glasgow. 

245. No. 3 is a Quaguh, made from a Knot of the Tree at Blair, under 

which Neal Gow composed his celebrated song " Farewell to Whis- 

key-o," for the Duke of Athol. ' 

246-47-48. Nos, 4, 5 and 6, three specimens of the Stirrup Cups and 

Horn?. 
249. Admiral Duncan's Stock': his Knees and Shoe Buckles, his Ring, and 

Picture commemorative of his victories. 



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250. A Piece of the Sloiie Pillar and the Oak Altar of Dunblane Cathe- 

dral, destroyed during the Reformation. 

251. Ancient Iron Hook, found in the vault of the castle of Newcastle, 

to which King David of Scotland was chained, 

252. Six specimens of Shoes, namely, English, Irish, Russian, Austrian 

French, and Chinese. 

253. Ancient "Watch Seal of John, Duke of Argyle, found on removing 

the old Tolboothe of Edinburgh. 
25 4. Human Bones, found on the field of Banoch Burn, Yide "Heart of 
Midlothian." 

FRANCE. 
256. An Ancient Padlock, found at the Little T^-ianon at Versailles. 
256. Six specimens of Paisley Ware. 

SPAIN. 
25V. Three Specimens, of the Antique Round Spun Glass, from the Doge's 
Palace at Venice. 

258. Specimens of the Ancient and Modern Spun Venetian Glass. 

259. A Spanish Sword, raised from the Wreck of one of the Vessels of the 

Spanish Armada, sunk in the Bay of St. Andrews, off Scotland, in 

1315. 

ENGLAND. 

260. All Ancient Iron Casque, time of William the Conqueror. 

261. A Carved Leg^of the Ancient Plate Chest of Haddon Hall. 

262. A Carved Ballustcr from the Corridor to the Music Gallery, at Hard- 

wick Hall. 

263. Roman Bricks from York. 

264. A Specimen of Ancient British Carving, found on the Ionian Isles. 

265. A Bust of Shakspeare, a Cast from the Monument at Stratford. 

266. Heel Ball Rubbing from Shakspeare's Tomb. 

267. A Piece of the Mulberry planted by Shakspeare. 

268. A Piece of the Yew Tree at Shakspeare's House, New Place. 

269. A Petrified Bird's Nest, and Ten Specimens of the Minerals of Derby- 

shire, including the rare Blue John. 

270. An Old Table Bell, found in the deep mud dredged from the Thames. 

Period, Elizabcthian. 

271. Old Iron Stump. Period, George the First, 

RUSSIA. 

272. Russian Musket, taken from the hands of a Russian Soldier at the 

Storming of the Redan. 

273. A Piece of the Granite Dock of Sebastopol, blown off^by^the Allied 

forces. 



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ITALY. 

2'74. A Natural Picture : Charleston, S. C, as she will be. 

275. An Old Etruscan Vase, taken from a Tomb by Sir William Hamil- 

ton, 

JAPAN. 

276. A Suit of Japanese Steel Armor of the present day. 

277. Two Chaste Parlor Lights. Symbol : the Butterfly— Light, or Second 

Life. 

278. Six Specimens of Tea Pots on Trays. 

279. Six Specimens of Books. 

, GERMANY. 

280. Stained Glass Picture, " The Last Supper." Period, the early part of 

the Fifteenth Century. 

281. Sixteen Specimens of Wood Carving, by Lang, of Wurtumberg, viz.: 
' Two Crucifixes, and the Twelve Apostles, a Fine Salad Spoon, and 

a Book Mark that belonged to Martin Luther. 

•282. Copper Bas-relief of Daniel O'Connell (loaned) J. T., Byrne. 

283. Likeness Alex. Hamilton, drawn from memory (loaned) Mrs. Harrison. 

284. Certificate Membership of the Cincinnati (loaned). ... " 
285-286. Slipper and Fan worn at a ball given in honor of Gen. Washing- 
ton at Newport, ll. L (loaned) Mrs. Shaw c& Mrs. Holdm. 

287. Four Aquarelles, by (loaned) Mr. <& Miss Melley. 

288. Original Copies Spectator and Tatler (loaned). . . .Mrs. Alfred Pell. 

289. Pen and Lik Sketch by Thackeray (loaned) " ~ 

290 Etching after Van Dyck, by Greenough (loaned) .... " 

291. Altar Cloth worked by the Abbess of a Convent in Chili (loaned) 

Mrs. Evans. 

292. Pair Damascus Slippers (loaned) . , Mrs. Goelet. 

293. Portrait Mrs. Perez Morton, by Gilbert Stuart, and Easel, unfinished 

(loaned) Ernest Tuckerman. 

294. Collection of Postage Stamps of all nation^, arranged in the form of a 

Greek cross, and framed (loaned) Thomas D. Wallace. 

295. Relics of the Franklin expedition (loaned) Capt. Parker Snoiu, 

296. Collection Autographs in connection with the same (loaned) " 

297. Portrait Sir John Franklin (loaned) " 

298. South American Butterfly (loaned) Miss SchencJc. 

299. Japanese Bronze Birds (loaned) Mr. A. Brown 

300. Hand of Mummy, brought from Egypt by an American traveler 

(for sale) A Student, through Prof. Jay. 



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301. Shells — very beautiful (sale) Mrs. Evans. 

302. One Water Color Drawing (sale) Mrs. Alex. Fleming. 

303. Two Curious Old Maps, carte de France, 1803, and plan of Paris 1804 

(^^'s) E. Crommelin. 

304...1'iince Wales Christening Cake (sale) Mrs. Bancroft. 

305. Ear Ring New Zeland Chief, cut from his ear after death (sale) , 

Mrs. King. 

306. Collection Cheiuical Elements — 63 bottles (sale) Prof. Jay. 

307. Case Minerals — 50 specimens prepared by himself, pnpil in the Free 

Academy (sale) • Wm. Faris. 

308. Curious Advertisement of Snake Antidote (sale) Mr. Wm. Schemerhorn. 

309. One Large Japanese Shrine (sale) i/r. A. Brown. 

310. Small Japanese Shrine (loaned) " 

311. One Stand wiih Japanese Bow and Arrows (loaned). . " 

3 1 2. Two Bronze Cranes (loaned) .- " 

313. One Musical Instrument (loant d) . " 

314. One Clock, Japan (loaned) " 

315. One Book, Japanese (loaned) " " 

3 1 6. One Japanese L;idy (loaned) " 

317. One Japane-e Mermaid (loaned) " 

318. One Swan (loaned) '" 

319. Very curious and rare Turn bier,' belonged to Henry IV., I'oitugal, 

Mrs. Osborne. 

320. History Louis XI H. P. K. 

. 321. Miniature Washington (loaned) Mrs. Minium Post. 

322. Chinese Baby House Mr. Tuckerman. 

323. Miniature Jefferson (loaned) Mrs. M. Post. 

324. Cingalese Surf-Boat • Dr. McGorvan. 

325. Three Models Chinese Temples (loaned). 

326. Old-fashioned Shoes Miss Gibbs. 

327. Indian Feather Mat . ' Mrs. Hoffman. 

328. Cane from Mount Vernon, presented to a member of the 7th Regt. 

N. G. on the occa'^ion of taking remains President Monroe to Rich- 
mond, 1858, magnificently mounted in solid gold. .Mr. Chas. Weeks. 

329. Two Punch Ladles, solid Silver, one with Shilling of George II. in 

howl _ Chas. Weeks. 

330. Likeness of Oaken Chair brought over in the Mayflower, 

Miss Julia Lcay. 
331; Part of an old French Psalm Book. 

332. One Old Hat— 18 10 Mrs. Geo. Curtis. 

333. One Old Hat— 1824 « 



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334. One Old Hat^l830 Mrs. G. Curtis. 

335. One Old Hat— 1834 , " 

336. One Old Hat— 1834 '... " 

337. One Old Hat— " 

338. One Brocade Dress " 

339. One Blue Quilted Petticoat " 

340. One White Embroidered retticoat " 

JAPANESE PORCELAIN. ' 

341. Ten Varieties of Cups and Saucers Mrs. Darling. 

342. Two Small Vases " 

343. Two Jugs " 

344. Four Plates ■. " 

345. One Saucer " 

346. One Coffee Pot, formerly used by Washington " 

347. Three Dishes, fish shape " 

348. Tea Pot, Cream, and Sugar " 

349. Three large Bowls and Covers " 

350. Three small Bowls, with Cbvers " 

351. One Bowl " 

352. One small Tiffin Case " 

353. One large Tiffin Case " 

354. Four large Dishes » " 

355. One Enameled Cup and Saucer *' 

356. Two large Vases " 

357. One Pheasant, from the Malay Peninsula . " 

358. Three Spears, from the Eastern Archipelago " 

359. One Match-lock " 

360. Two Palanquins " 

361. One Breast-plate used in War " 

362. Two Lanterns '* 

363. One Bird of Paradise, from New Guinea " 

364. One Table, made of Ebony, by the Portuguese, at the 

time of the discovery of the Spice Islands, early in the 

16th Century ^ " 

365. One Chair, of the same kind " 

366. One Ancient Chair, made in Java " , 

367. One Chair, supposed to be 300 years old, made in Holland, " 

368. Two Idols, from the Island of Bally, not ancient " 

369. One Idol — Ganesa — found in a Temple in Java, sup- 

posed to have been made in the 6th Century " 



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370 One Idol— Durg:^— Hindoo Idol, 1,000 years old. 
3*71. One Idol, from the old Temple of Java, Boro Bodo, of the 6th Cen- 
tury. 

372. One large Oyster Shell, from the Cccos Islands 

373. Cups and Saucers, of Chinese Porcelain. 

374. " Confederate Cake," the daily bread of the Libby Prisoners, contrib- 

uted by Col. E. Szahad, prisoner from October, 1863, to March, 
1864, Aid of Genl. French, Army of the Potomac (on exhibition or 
auction). 

375. Swedish Porphyry Vases (loaned) ^rs. Gihhs. 

376. Indian Bowl (loaned) . . .' 

377. Indian Pipe, Carved to represent Steamboat (loaned)... . " 
878. Elephant Clock, very old (loaned).. 

379. Two Modern French Vases, imitation Palissy Pottery (Ind.) 

380. China Tray, with three Cups and Saucers, very oldf'rench 

china (loaned) 

381. Two Old Sevres Cups and Saucers (loaned) " 

382. Dresden. China Pitcher, Egyptian Model (loaned) '. . " 

383. Small Dresden China Pitcher, Beautifully Decorated (Ind.) " 

384. Very Curious Chinese Vase, with raised Flowers (loaned). " 

385. A very Old Wedgewood Cake Basket. Form, Maccaroon (ind.) " 

386. Wedgewood Tea Pot ; one of the first variety made (Ind.) " 

387. Two Old Wedgewood Beer Mugs, mounted in silver (Ind.) " 

388. A Candle, blessed by the Pope, and carried round St. Peter's in the 

Procession on Candlemas Day, 1858, by Cardinal Antonclli (pre- 
sented by Mr. Cass to Mrs. Ham. Fish). 

389. A Bundle of Hyssop, used in cleaning the High Altar of St. Peters 

on Holy Thursday, 1858. 

390. Sprig from the Bouquet given to one of the Thirteen Apostles by the 

Pope, in the Ceremony of the '' Lavanda," in St. Peter's, Holy 
Thursday,' 1858. 

391. A Palm from Bordighesa, used in the Procession in St. Peter's, on 

Palm Sunday, 1858. 

392. Rosaries, blessed by the Pope, February, 1858. 

393. Piece of unset Porcelain, from the Royal Manufactory of Sevres. The 

plumage of the bird is natural. 

394. Eleven Cups and Saucers, and three odd Cups, once belonging to 

Wm. Beckford, Esq., of Fonthill Abbey (Author of Vathek). 

395. Box, made of the Staircase at Ashland (the resicience of Henry Clay), 

given to Mrs. Hamilton Fish by Hon. Wm. Preston, formerly Min- 
ister of the United States at Madrid, now a Major-General in the 
rebel service. 



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396. rroclamation of General Jackson at tlie time of the South Carolina 
Nullification, 1832, printed on satin, and sent to Mrs. James M. 
Wayne, by a member of General Jackson's household. 

39*7. Copy of a Letter to Lady Stirling, from General Washington, at the 
time of Lord Stirling's dealh, 1783. 

398. Paper Weight of Colonel Sands, from Isle of Wight 

Hamilton Fish, Jr. 

399. Firman of the Sultan Abdul Medjid, .1840. The niouograra at the 

top is said to be full of meaning, containing the name of various 
pompous titles. As the Sultan only writes by the hand of a Secre- 
tary, it may be considered an autograph. The translation is en- 
closed Mrs. Fish. 

400. Firmen of Moharaed Ali, Viceroy of Egypt " 

401. Three Letters of Recommendation for Pres. Moore, from the Governor 

of CailTa and Jacobi Akbar ; also a passport from Mr. Gliddon, TJ. S. 
Consul at Cairo Mrs. Fish. 

402. Plate once belonging to Gov. Stuyvesant, 1G47 (loaned). . " 

403. Five pieces of Satin from the Loot of the Summer Palace, Pekin, at 

the time it was sacked by the English and French, 1860, The 
imperial dragon in the embroidery is used exclusively by the Em- 
peror. The satin was brought from China by Com. Henry A. 
Wise of the Ordnance Bureau (loaned) Mrs. Fish. 

404. The Civic Wreath (of Laurel, O^ik, and Cypress), presented to 

Gen. Lafayette at Yorktown, Virginia, Oct. 19, 1824, on the cele- 
bration of the 43d anniversary after the surrender of the British 
forces, under Lord Cornwallis (loaned) JHoii. H. Fish. 

405. A Wax Candle, part of the stores of Lord Cornwallis, captured at 

Yorktown, Va., Oct. 19, 1781 (loaned) ..Hon. H. Fi^h. 

406. Two Silver Spoons (one table and one teaspoon), part of the Camp 

furniture of the late Col. Nicholas Fish, which he used throughout 
the whole war of the Revolution (loaned) Hon. H. Fish. 

407. Two Knee Buckles, worn by Gen. Washington (loaned). Z>r. M. Post. 

408. Banner presented to a South Carolina Regiment in 1775 (loaned)..,. 

Mrs. Dexter. 

409. Almanac of 1763, very curious (loaned) Mrs. S. Bridgham. 

410. New Year Address, Providence, R. L, 1795 (loaned). . .Mrs. Dexter. 

411. The Salam Gazette of 1801 (loaned) Mrs. S. Bridgham. 

412. The Newport Mercury, 1758 (loaned) " " 

413. The Ulster County Gazette of 1800, containing account of funeral of 

Gen. Washington ; paper dress, d in mourning (loaned). . 

Mrs. S Bridgham. 



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414. A large oval-shaped Bronze Vase, purchased by Sir John Temple at 
• the sale of the effects of Lord Chatham, and by him brought to 

this country. Afterwards purchased by Col. Geo. Gibbs (loaned). 

Mrs. Gibbs. 

415. A Regal Chair, with back and seat of Gobelin Tapestry, pillaged 

-from Versailles during the French Revolution, brought to this coun- 
try and exhibited at the same time with four celebrated tapestries 
representing the four corners of the world Mrs. Gibbs, 

416. One Cabinet, Japanese Geo. W. Gibbs, San Francisco, Cal. 

417. One Cabinet, Japanese " " 

418. One Cabinet, Japanese " " 

419. Three Toy Work Boxes " " 

420. Two Toy Work Boxes 

421. Two Round Work Boxes " " 

422. Four Ruff deep Boxes. . " " 

423. Two large Pyramid Nests " " 

424. Two large Pyramid Nests " " 

425. Twenty Saucers, green " " 

426. Twenty Saucers, red and brown " " , ■ 

427. Ten Cups and Saucers " " 

428. Five large Cups and Covers. ... " « 

429. Six Small Trays 

430. Eight Trays " 

431. Three Glove Boxes % " " 

432. Four Packages Fireworks " " 

433. Ten Magic Eggs " " 

434. Four Oval Trays " " 

435. Fifty Engravings — Washington Irving, from Picture. Stuart Newton. 

Mrs. Oakey. 

436. Old Spanish Book, "Hos Sanctorum," brought by Washington Irving 

from Spain (loaned) .« Mrs. Oakey. 

437. Silonette — Washington ; cut by Nelly Custis (loaned) " 

438. An Old Percussion Cap Box, from Fairfax Court House 

Mrs. Bridgham. 

439. Indian Arrow Head " 

440. Secession Canteen, picked up on the battle field of Malvern Hill 

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441. This Pike belonged to an Alabama Regiment, picked upon the battle 

field of Williamsburg " 

442. Revolutionary Bandages, woven at that time Miss. Hoisted. 

443. Salmon and Bass Flies, from Mr. Louis Brainerd, 

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Also, a Splendid Collection of Autographs, including some of Her Ma- 
jesty Queen Victoria, the Georges, William IV., Henry IV., Frederick Wil- 
liam I. of Prussia, Abdul Medjid, Mahomed Ali, and several other sove- 
reigns, as well as the most celebrated Statesmen and Authors in Europe. 
Also, the Presidents, from Washington, and the noted men of America, 
such as Clay, Webiter, Hamilton, Hancock, Paul Jones, Warren, the 
traitor Benedict Arnold, &c., &g. Also, a Valuable Colleclion of Engrav- 
ings, Photographs, and Coins. 



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